Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameMartha Waller 
ResidenceKing William County, Virginia
Deathabt Nov 1835
Documentation
On 24 June 1809, a marriage contract was executed between Laurence Muse of Tappahannock of the first part, Martha Hoomes of King William, widow of George Hoomes late of the sd County of the second part, and William Waller of Wmsburg of the third part. Ordered recorded in Essex County 19 February 1810. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 46, item 46-D-8.]
In an undated petition, orator James Ross complained that Laurence Muse was indebted to James Ross. Laurence Muse died on ___ 1832 intestate leaving a widow Martha Muse and the following persons to wit Saml Muse a brother Elizabeth Parker a sister Laurence Muse a son of another decd brother James Muse, Martha the wife of Octavius Harwer, William Muse, Samuel C. [O.?] Muse Mortimore Muse & Lucinda wife of Muscoe G Wood children of another decd brother Sally Spence wife of Edward Spence, Elizabeth Cox William R Sisson & Ann the wife of Henry Fauntelroy children of another decd sister and John Underwood & Richard Underwood infant grand children of the same sister and Ann Hungerford only child of a decd half sister his only heirs. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 46, item 46-D-9.]
The will of Martha Muse was dated 18 September 1834. To Grand son John Armstead Hoomes my negro man commonly called little Philip and my negro woman Nancy & her increase, and $500. To Grand daughter Martha Caroline Hoomes, my two negroes Hannah and Betty, and their future increase, and $500. All remaining estate to grand son George Andrew Hoomes. Brother William Waller esquire to be executor. Signed Martha Muse. Witnesses: Geo: Wright, Richd. Croxton, Alice S her x mark Jasper. Proved 16 November 1835. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 423–424.]
On 16 November 1835, Augustine M. Braxton, Robert C. Braxton, Thomas M. B. Roy and Barnett Moss were bound in the penalty of $10,000 for Augustine M. Braxton’s administration of the estate of Martha Muse. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 424.]
On 17 November 1835, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Martha Muse, deceased, was made by Geo. H. Dobyns, Jno: Dangerfield, and Thomas C. Gordon. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 450–451.]
On 18 November 1835, sales of the estate of Martha Muse, deceased, were made by Augustine M. Braxton, administrator. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 451–457.]
In an undated petition, orator James Ross complained that Laurence Muse was indebted to James Ross. Laurence Muse died on ___ 1832 intestate leaving a widow Martha Muse and the following persons to wit Saml Muse a brother Elizabeth Parker a sister Laurence Muse a son of another decd brother James Muse, Martha the wife of Octavius Harwer, William Muse, Samuel C. [O.?] Muse Mortimore Muse & Lucinda wife of Muscoe G Wood children of another decd brother Sally Spence wife of Edward Spence, Elizabeth Cox William R Sisson & Ann the wife of Henry Fauntelroy children of another decd sister and John Underwood & Richard Underwood infant grand children of the same sister and Ann Hungerford only child of a decd half sister his only heirs. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 46, item 46-D-9.]
The will of Martha Muse was dated 18 September 1834. To Grand son John Armstead Hoomes my negro man commonly called little Philip and my negro woman Nancy & her increase, and $500. To Grand daughter Martha Caroline Hoomes, my two negroes Hannah and Betty, and their future increase, and $500. All remaining estate to grand son George Andrew Hoomes. Brother William Waller esquire to be executor. Signed Martha Muse. Witnesses: Geo: Wright, Richd. Croxton, Alice S her x mark Jasper. Proved 16 November 1835. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 423–424.]
On 16 November 1835, Augustine M. Braxton, Robert C. Braxton, Thomas M. B. Roy and Barnett Moss were bound in the penalty of $10,000 for Augustine M. Braxton’s administration of the estate of Martha Muse. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 424.]
On 17 November 1835, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Martha Muse, deceased, was made by Geo. H. Dobyns, Jno: Dangerfield, and Thomas C. Gordon. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 450–451.]
On 18 November 1835, sales of the estate of Martha Muse, deceased, were made by Augustine M. Braxton, administrator. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 451–457.]
Spouses
Deathbef 24 Jun 1809
Marriage1809/1810